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Proposal for a Lakefront Kiosk Chicago Architecture Biennial uXo collective
Whale bones, beach chairs and brilliant colors. Emplacing the pavilion generically on the lakefront without a specific site. The horizon is the defining feature of the lake. We celebrate the horizon by creating a mirrored imitation. Whether walking at 3 mph or driving at 75 mph the mirrored strike grabs your attention, an architectural wayfinder for place. The manufactured horizon reflects the animated
motion of Lakeshore Drive and the static skyline beyond. The captured space between this datum and the ground establishes a condition suitable for inhabitation. We are inspired by the detritus spread across the beach. The cocktail of garbage and organic matter found in washed up flotsam. In our pavilion you find the mixture of natural and synthetic elements tied into a framework reminiscent of a fallen lifeguard’s lookout or a beach-goer’s fold out tent that has successfully reproduced.
Generating Images These are not ours! Here’s where we found them: (Above, left to right) 1 Mark Rothko, No. 14: White and Greens in Blue, 1951 2 Horizon, Lake Michigan: Found on Flickr, photo by Daniel Marchese 3 Stereoscopic view of fish skeleton: Found on Wikimedia Commons, apparently from the collection of Mr. Robert N. Dennis 4 Reflections of Chicago via Trump Tower: Found on Wikimedia, taken by a user by the name of TonytheTiger 5 Repeating modeules beneath the L: Found on Wikimedia, taken by Adam Jones (Ph.D) 6 Folding beach chair, Found on Flickr taken by Maureen Didde
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Despite the diminutive footprint of our kiosk, we collage materials to manipulate the apparent depth and scale. The bright red interior is masked by blue mesh from certain angles and dulled by translucent plastic from others. The mirrored facade of the kiosk vanishes in the sunlight, along with the translucent plastic collapsing the space of the kiosk. From the opposite side, plywood traces one corner before vanishing into plastic, only briefly defining the interior space. Despite the menagerie of color, texture and transparency, cacophony is avoided through simple, geometric composition. Each elevation is a graphic arrangement of proportional shapes that allows one to quickly parse the form and feel comfortable in its presence.
kit of parts Here’s a list of the things engaged with our kiosk and what you can do with them!
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Beachballs Heat lamps Table tops Volleyball nets Bicycles Movie projection screens Advertisements Concessions Bench seating Swings String lights Ice skates Individual seating Planters Pennants and signs Beach towels
The modular repetition of the design is intended to compel people to break its imposed order. Draping towels, attaching volleyball nets, occupying with picnic tables, plastering with signage or otherwise breaking it’s unrealistic demands is the pavilion’s challenge. Rather than mandating an inevitably formalized entertainment, it provides a skeleton for life to paper over. The pavilion attempts to create a unique and interesting space on the lakefront.
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Site in Milennium Park
Site on the Lakefront
Here the kiosk is collapsed and becomes an inforation center for those visiting the Chicago Biennial. Instead of taking sides, the kiosk occupies the main drag of the upper court near Crown Fountain.
Along the lakefront the kiosk transforms into an elongated arena for play. Its stretched form sits nicely parallel to the lakefront trail and the horizon.
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During the winter months, our proposal is to stock basic bike repair tools and heat lamps for the intrepid souls cycling during the winter. For those not on a cycle, but who wish to enjoy the beauty of the frozen lakefront they can stop in to warm themselves on their excursion. During the kiosk’s initial stay in Millennium Park it has a similar program as a bike repair center and information center on outdoor activities available in Chicago — encouraging visitors to venture out to neighborhoods beyond the loop and enjoy the parks and scenery they offer (such as the boulevards of Logan Square or the conservatory of Garfield Park). The modular frames remain collapsed during this time, creating a shaded space to fix up your bike, while allowing the inside of the kiosk to hold tools and distribute materials.
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During the winter months, our proposal is to stock basic bike repair tools and heat lamps for the intrepid souls cycling during the winter. For those not on a cycle, but who wish to enjoy the beauty of the frozen lakefront they can stop in to warm themselves on their excursion. During the kiosk’s initial stay in Millennium Park it has a similar program as a bike repair center and information center on outdoor activities available in Chicago — encouraging visitors to venture out to neighborhoods beyond the loop and enjoy the parks and scenery they offer (such as the boulevards of Logan Square or the conservatory of Garfield Park). The modular frames remain collapsed during this time, creating a shaded space to fix up your bike, while allowing the inside of the kiosk to hold tools and distribute materials. The collapsing modules of the design allow the kiosk to be easily transported to new locations along the lakefront seasonally or as required.
The collapsing modules of the design allow the kiosk to be easily transported to new locations along the lakefront seasonally or as required. Despite the pontification, the pavilion intends only one thing: fun. Having a good time, enjoying yourself and relaxing during your visit.
3” x 3” Steel Angle 1/4” Aluminum Angle Assembly Joining ACP & Plywood 1” t. Transparent Corrugated Plastic Mirrored Composite Aluminum Panel 1/2” t. Marine Grade Plywood Fold Up Security Screen 3” x 3” Steel Angle
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X-Bracing Collapsing Mechanism Side Elevation
Window Beyond Mirror Panel Rotation & Locking Mechanism Hinges are welded to T-Sections, that are then connected to the plywood and aluminum composite panel assemblies. When rotated out the mirror panels are locked in place with a hasp.
Sheet Steel Counter with T Section Supports
1” t. Transparent Corrugated Plastic 1” x 6” Cedar Deck 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” Spanning Timber 3” x 3” Steel Angle Helical Pile
X-Bracing Collapsing Mechanism Front Elevation
Diagram of Frame Module
For the frame modules to collapse, the X-Bracing needs to be able to vertically expand. Steel T-Sections have reveals milled out at the connection point to allow the X-Bracing to slide when the mirror panels are folded in.
Exploded diagram showing frame components, assembled mirror panel and x-bracing.
Wall Section @ Kiosk 3/4” = 1’-0”
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